CVE-2003-0397 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Kazaa clients via a buffer overflow in the network code triggered by a malicious supernode packet.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0397?
CVE-2003-0397 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in FastTrack (FT) network code, as used in Kazaa 2.0.2 and possibly other versions and products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet containing a large list of supernodes, aka "Packet 0' death."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0397?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sharman Networks Kazaa.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0397?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0397 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2003-0397 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0397 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mq6c-rp54-x83h.